BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee is recruiting top talent to join our Underwriting Compliance Auditor organization. On these remote-first teams, you'll play a critical role in supporting the well-being of our 3.4 million customers.
We're considering candidates for the Sr. Underwriting Compliance Auditor role. Whether you’re early in your career or bring years of specialized experience, we want to hear from you.
The Sr. Underwriting Compliance Auditor supports the underwriting audit function by reviewing underwriting files and group tax documentation to ensure accuracy, completeness and compliance with underwriting guidelines, regulatory requirements and internal policies. This role is ideal for individuals who are highly detail-oriented and interested in building a career in underwriting, compliance or audit operations.
What We'd Be Excited to See:
- Strong attention to detail with the ability to review complex information accurately
- Ability to follow established procedures and apply guidelines consistently
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to manage multiple tasks while meeting deadlines
- Experience in healthcare underwriting, underwriting audit, compliance, quality review, and/or basic business employee tax filing requirements/accounting/payroll experience
- Internal candidates with FACETS experience.
Note:
- This is a remote role with occasional travel to BCBST headquarters in Chattanooga, TN.
- Sponsorship is not available for this role.
- We foster a culture where innovation is encouraged. That includes using AI enabled tools responsibly to support everyday work — guided by proven workflows, templates, and policies. As roles become more advanced, we expect employees to leverage AI more broadly to transform how we serve members
Job Responsibilities
- Conduct audits of underwriting files, including applications, tax documentation, financial statements, and supporting records
- Review tax forms (e.g., wage reports, payroll records, business tax filings) to validate group eligibility, enrollment, or rating criteria
- Ensure underwriting decisions comply with internal guidelines, regulatory standards, and compliance policies
- Identify discrepancies, documentation gaps, errors, or policy exceptions in underwriting determinations
- Communicate audit results to Marketing, Underwriting, compliance, and leadership teams, including recommended corrective actions
- Document audit findings clearly and maintain complete audit workpapers
- Support follow‑up audits, corrective action plans, and appeals or reconsiderations
- Maintain knowledge of underwriting rules, tax documentation requirements, and regulatory changes (i.e. ACA, ERISA, TN state law, IRS rules)
- Track audit trends and recommend process improvements or training opportunities
- Mentor and assist Underwriting Auditors with complex and sensitive audits as well as assist with quality audits of other auditors using quality-related metrics.
Job Qualifications
Education
- High School Diploma or equivalent
Experience
- 3 years – Experience in underwriting, underwriting audit, compliance, quality review, and/or basic business employee tax filing requirements/accounting/payroll experience
Skills/Certifications
- High attention to detail and accuracy
- Ability to interpret and apply underwriting guidelines and policies
- Ability to work independently while managing multiple audits/deadlines
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel)
Number of Openings Available
1
Worker Type:
Employee
Company:
BCBST BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, Inc.
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